Phil Hughes takes mound for Yankees in series finale against Blue Jays

John Munson/The Star-LedgerYankees pitcher Phil Hughes makes his first start since July 6.

TORONTO — Just a few quick notes before the Yankees face the Blue Jays at 1:07 p.m. in the finale of a four-game series.

-- The Yankees recalled outfielder Chris Dickerson from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Greg Golson was sent back down. Golson, a right-handed hitter, had been called up to replace Alex Rodriguez because the Blue Jays started a pair of lefties.

But with the Yankees set to face three right-handers in four games against the Rays beginning on Monday, the lefty Dickerson was a better fit. The pitching matchups against the Rays:

-- Right-hander Rafael Soriano begins his minor league rehab assignment on Tuesday. Yankees manager Joe Girardi said the team is deciding whether they'll need to see him pitch in back-to-back games before activating him off the disabled list. The decision would affect Soriano's timetable for a return.

-- Third baseman Alex Rodriguez remains in Miami where he has started working out. Rodriguez underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right knee on Monday.

-- Derek Jeter got a scheduled day off while Mark Teixeira moved into the DH slot to give him a breather. Eduardo Nunez, who has been filling in at third base for Rodriguez, moved into his natural shortstop position. Utility man Ramiro Pena played at third while Jorge Posada made his fourth start of the season at first base.

-- Yankees right-hander Phil Hughes (0-2, 10.57 ERA) makes his second start since his long stint on the disabled list. Because of the All-Star Break, he hasn't pitched since July 6. He will be opposed by Blue Jays right-hander Carlos Villanueva (5-1, 2.99).